Elm Road Elementary School

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elm Road Elementary School, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is part of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, a district highly regarded for its academic excellence. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is situated in a suburban setting that fosters a close-knit community atmosphere. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while also incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Elm Road Elementary is known for its commitment to developing the "whole child." The school prioritizes a supportive and inclusive environment, often hosting events and programs that encourage parental involvement and community engagement. With dedicated faculty and staff, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and respectful, ensuring a strong start for learners as they progress toward middle school.

513

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	59
Black	43
Asian	4
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
356 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
59 (11.5 %)
Two or More
49 (9.6 %)
Black
43 (8.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)259-3743
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 90